Download and play music using the Zune Music + Video software

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Get an Xbox Music Pass

An Xbox Music Pass subscription gives you unlimited access to all the available music in the Zune collection. The Xbox Music Pass lets you stream or download media to play on your computer, Windows Phone or Xbox 360 console.

Use Smart DJ

Smart DJ automatically creates a playlist for you based on any album, artist or song of your choice from your collection. You can also create Smart DJ playlists and sync them to your Windows phone. Here’s how to use Smart DJ.

Create a Smart DJ playlist from your collection

Right-click any song, artist or album in your collection, and then click Create Smart DJ playlist.

Name your playlist.

If you want Smart DJ to update the playlist with new selections, select Automatically refresh this playlist periodically.

Click OK.

Save the Smart DJ mix you're listening to

Right-click any song, artist or album in your collection and select Play Smart DJ mix.

On the Now Playing screen, click Save as playlist.

Create a Smart DJ playlist from an artist at Xbox Music Store

If you have an Xbox Music Pass, sign in to the Zune Music + Video software.

Click Store at the top of the screen, click Music, and then find an artist's page.